The French-born Jeannot Szwarc honed his craft on TV, helming episodes of numerous series before segueing to the big screen. His features have often been overshadowed by similarly-themed movies, but his "Somewhere in Time" (1980) has developed a cult following.
After earning a master's degree in political science, Szwarc, a lifelong cinema buff, decided to pursue a career in… See Full Jeannot Szwarc Biography